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Tahini and Toasted Sesame Grilled Eggplant with Miso Tahini Green Salad

Name: Tahini and Toasted Sesame Grilled Eggplant with Miso Tahini Green Salad
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp water; 1 cup mixed greens; 1/4 cup chopped cucumber; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Rich nutty flavor with deep toasted notes

32 minutes2 servings

Method

Before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over eggplants and salad.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush eggplants with sesame oil and grill until charred.
Mix miso, mirin, soy sauce, and water to make glaze.
Brush glaze over eggplants, cook 2-3 minutes more until caramelized.
In a separate bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, and carrots with rice vinegar, olive oil, and honey.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve warm with green salad on the side.

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